Phineas vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

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Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

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Phineas Rank #1,540

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Phineas or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Lamar mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Phineas and Lamar boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.